Best Acoustic Guitar Case (and which ones to avoid)

If I were buying a new guitar case I would get the Gator Cases Deluxe ABS Plastic Acoustic Dreadnought Guitar Case. After extensive research, this case offers the best combination of price, versatility, and durability. It’s one of the only cases of its kind that has five hinges/straps which adds extra support when opening and shutting the case. These are usually the first parts of the case to break (and it’s happened to me with older and more expensive cases). For any guitar case that you purchase, I’d suggest verifying the return policy (especially if you buy online). I’ve had my best luck buying through Amazon – prices are good and I can usually return the case if it doesn’t fit my guitar correctly (which has never happened).

My only disclaimer: Make sure you measure your guitar correctly before purchasing a case (and check the retailer’s return policy in the event that your guitar doesn’t fit.

I’ve had instances where I forgot to account for the button at the base of the body of my guitar. Just that little piece prevented my guitar from fitting in some cases.

That’s it! Let me know what you think – or if you have any other suggestions – just leave a comment below!

(Jake Posko does Online Guitar Lessons and Coaching as well as in-home lessons in the Annapolis, Maryland area including: Annapolis, Edgewater, Severna Park, Pasadena, Crownsville, Arnold and Kent Island, inquire about lessons by e-mailing him at jake@jakeposko.com).